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Cyberhagen 2026 Speakers

Keynote Speakers

Cecilie Fjellhøy

Cecilie Fjellhøy first gained international recognition as the whistleblower in Netflix’s record-breaking documentary The Tinder Swindler. With a background in tech and UX design, she brings a rare human-centred lens to fraud prevention, examining how technology, psychology, and empathy must intersect to build safer digital systems.
Today, Cecilie is a global keynote speaker, advisor, author, and presenter. She advises companies and institutions on trust, digital safety, and responsible system design, and is the creator and host of Netflix’s investigative series Love Con Revenge. She recently co-authored Swindled Never After, blending lived experience with expert insight to challenge narratives around blame, trust, and accountability. Her mission is clear: turning personal harm into lasting systemic change.


Jakob Ellemann-Jensen
Deputy Director, Danish Chamber of Commerce

Jakob Ellemann-Jensen is SVP at the Danish Chamber of Commerce and the former Danish Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence and leader of the Liberal Party (Venstre). He has played a central role in Danish and European policy debates on security, defence and transatlantic cooperation, and today he spearheads the Danish Chambers engagement with regards to defence, security, digital affairs, international and European affairs, financial policy and several other areas.


Morten Pors Simonsen
CISO, Danfoss

Morten Pors Simonsen is the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Danfoss, with overall responsibility for information security across the company’s global organization. With more than 30 years of experience in IT – spanning operations, development, support, and strategic procurement – he has built a broad and deep understanding of how technology can create business value. For the past decade, he has focused exclusively on information security, working diligently to protect Danfoss against an increasingly complex threat landscape.
Morten is passionate about developing his teams and sees strong professional communities as a crucial part of a resilient security posture.


Rasmus Stenholm
PO Cybersecurity Strategy, OT & Risk, Vestas Digital Solutions

Stenholm has worked with large scale IT for 25 years, of that two decades in enterprise architecture and security. He has a huge experience in building up digital capabilities and maturing IT Management & Governance. Before he came to Vestas, he’s been in the Financial Industry in Denmark for many years. He has a degree in computer science and is a certified Enterprise Architect. He is also the 2024 winner of the EA best practice award at IRM UK, chairperson for the council of enterprise architecture in Dansk IT and has been speaking on multiple international conferences.

He comes with a background in both natural science & art and is utilizing this unique combination to increase enterprise coherency at scale.

After having studied Chemistry as a young man at Aarhus University, he lived for many years as a musician, has published three jazz albums in his own name, has been nominated several times for Danish Music Awards & is still a touring musician.


Rob Dartnall
CEO and CREST Ambassador, SecAlliance

Rob, in his role at SecAlliance, has been part of or overseen over 200 Intelligence Led Red Team engagements across industry in all corners of the world. He also leads multiple National and International Intelligence Sharing communities for Governments and National Central Banks. Working as an advisor, he supports the development of national intelligence and resilience frameworks. With his work at CREST, an international not-for-profit, membership body representing the global cyber security industry, Rob is a CREST Ambassador and Exam Author and Assessor.


Speakers

Aleksandar Predrag Piletich
Senior Associate, Bech-Bruun

Aleksandar advises on data protection, cybersecurity and compliance, with a particular focus on GDPR, NIS2 and the intersection between legal, technological and information security requirements. He takes a pragmatic and solution-oriented approach, helping organisations translate complex regulatory obligations into commercially relevant, operational and value-creating solutions. Aleksandar regularly supports clients on key implementation areas such as security of processing, international data transfers, cloud use, transfer impact assessments, security breach management, NIS2 compliance assessments, governance, management responsibility and strategic risk management. He has extensive experience establishing and implementing data protection and cybersecurity programmes in large international organisations and acts as a trusted advisor on cyber and digital transformation projects.

Antonio Spadaro 
Director Adversary Simulation & Offensive Research, CSIS Security Group

Antonio is an offensive security leader heading the Red Team practice at CSIS Security Group. He delivers advanced ethical hacking engagements and resilience-focused operations for organisations across Europe – from major financial institutions and critical infrastructure to multinationals and mid-sized companies navigating complex threat landscapes. Working at the intersection of technical execution and C-suite advisory, he helps translate Red Team outcomes into strategic security improvements across diverse industries and regulated environments, with a focus on achieving real organisational resilience.


Bo Thygesen
Partner & Risk Specialist, ACI Risk Measure Aps

Bo Thygesen is an experienced consultant specialising in IT governance, risk management and compliance. He designs governance frameworks, manages risk profiles and ensures compliance with complex regulatory requirements.
With a particular focus on Cyber Risk Quantification, Bo helps organisations move beyond gut feeling and colour-coded matrices – building the structured, transparent foundation needed to make genuinely informed decisions about where to direct limited resources – and to strengthen organisational resilience over time.
His practical approach cuts through complexity and delivers actionable insights, with strong expertise in risk assessment, documentation, legal compliance and vendor management – including the identification and handling of third-party risks.
Bo works to align organisational practices with regulatory demands in a structured and sustainable way, while communicating complex topics clearly to stakeholders at every level.


Cecilie Rose
Junior Associate Bech-Bruun


Chris Sorenson
Investigator, CyberCrime Investigation Group, Google

Chris Sorenson is an Investigator on Google’s CyberCrime Investigation Group (CCIG), where he specializes in the detection and disruption of large-scale fraud and digital abuse. A 12-year Google veteran, he has led investigations into a wide range of complex threats, from sophisticated malware and phishing campaigns to business email compromise. As a member of CCIG’s Digital Crimes team, Chris focuses on developing strategic interventions to protect users and mitigate high-impact cyber threats globally.


Franco Monti
Senior Partner, MSF, part of the Allurity Group

Franco Monti is co-founder and CEO of Monti Stampa Furrer & Partners, MSF in short, a Swiss OT cyber security expert company belonging to the Allurity Group. He can draw on many years of experience in protection for critical infrastructures (IT & OT/ICS) in the energy and manufacturing sector. Over this period, he has accumulated a wealth of expertise in developing OT cyber security strategies and drawing up complex OT cyber security programmes and implementing transformational OT Security measures. He takes responsibility for international OT projects that focus on e.g. setting up OT security operations centres, introducing OT incident management and protecting OT infrastructures in a holistic way using international standards such as NIST 2.0, NIS2 or IEC 62443. Previously he acted as an ad interim CISO of a large international manufacturing company where he was as well hardening OT in plants with his international team. Franco has graduated in engineering at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) and in business administration at the University of St. Gallen (HSG).


Givan Kolster
Co-Founder & Managing Director, FalconForce

With a passion for digital security, Givan co-founded FalconForce in 2020. He is an offensive security specialist with over 14 years of experience in the field of offensive security.

Within FalconForce, Givan focuses on delivering high-quality services to clients world-wide, both on offensive and defensive side. He has led many red and purple teaming engagements. He aims at making cohesive teams during purple teaming exercises, where he manages to change the perspective from ‘versus’ to ‘collaborative’. This is important to drive the learning experience for the defensive team.


Ian Qvist
Senior Director of the Chronos Business Unit, Chronos Services, CSIS Security Group

Ian is a seasoned cyber security professional with 17 years of experience across offensive security, incident response, and security research. Over a 12-year tenure with CSIS, he operated in high-trust environments, working on complex investigations with a strong focus on technically advanced threat actors and intrusion methodologies.

As Director of Chronos, an incident response and investigation platform, Ian leads the development of capabilities that enable organisations to detect, analyse, and respond to sophisticated cyber incidents. His work centres on building practical, investigator-focused tooling that provides actionable insights, supporting both rapid response and deep forensic analysis.

Ian’s background spans security consulting, incident response handling, and penetration testing, with particular expertise in application vulnerability exploitation and exploit development. He has conducted security research into areas such as code signing abuse and EDR bypass techniques.

He brings a highly technical, pragmatic approach to cyber security, helping organisations not only respond to incidents, but also understand how and why they occur – translating complex attack patterns into concrete improvements in detection, resilience, and operational readiness.


Jan Kaastrup
Chief Cybersecurity Advisor, CSIS Security Group

With a deeply technical background and more than two decades in cyber security, Jan Kaastrup has worked at the sharp end of digital crime as a specialist in malware analysis, digital forensics and incident response. He has held senior technical leadership roles at PwC, Saxo Bank and CSIS Security Group (now part of SecAlliance/CSIS), where he previously built and led red‑team operations and today primarily leads major incident response engagements for financial institutions, critical infrastructure and large enterprises. Jan is the central figure in the book Usynlig fjende (Invisible Enemy), which follows real‑world ransomware and extortion cases from inside the crisis room and shows how cyber attacks unfold in practice.


Jason Harle
Director Security Engineering, Carlsberg Group

Jason is the head of Security Engineering at Carlsberg Group which operates in 32 countries, supplying products to over 125 markets globally. He is primarily responsible for a range of security domains including security operations and operational technology security. Previously  Jason has worked at Deloitte, Pandora and the UK Military.


Jordan Robertson
Senior Cybersecurity Reporter, Bloomberg

Jordan Robertson is a senior cybersecurity reporter with Bloomberg News who’s been based in San Francisco, Washington, D.C., and now London. He writes regularly for Bloomberg Businessweek magazine, where his past stories have included profiles of an election hacker in Colombia and of a hacking duo working for drug smugglers in the Netherlands and investigations of Chinese supply-chain cyberattacks and the use of AI to search for extraterrestrial life. He’s also the co-host of The Sixth Bureau podcast series, which investigates the life of a Chinese Ministry of State Security intelligence officer and tells the inside story of his career stealing jet-engine secrets from American and European manufacturers. Jordan writes routinely about disruptive cyberattacks, cyberespionage and how spies and financially motivated criminals are exploiting digital technologies to undermine and threaten critical systems for society.


Kasper Bilde Nielsen
Partner, Bech-Bruun

Kasper Bilde Nielsen is a distinguished expert in digitalisation, new technology, cyber security, data protection law, and compliance. With robust business acumen and intricate legal expertise, Kasper’s approach to counselling is both uncompromising and solution-oriented. His pragmatic style has made him a highly sought-after advisor and sparring partner.

Kasper has extensive experience in tailoring, coordinating, and implementing data protection and cyber security measures within large, international organisations, ensuring operational and viable solutions. Additionally, he is well-versed in advising on the legal aspects of digitalisation, including the implementation and compliance with NIS2 and DORA regulations.


Lisa Lobmeyer
Blue Team Lead, Security Research Labs

Lisa Lobmeyer leads the Blue Team at Security Research Labs and acts as the Incident Response Capability Lead at Allurity. She is an experienced DFIR-Specialist, leading and building teams that help organizations affected by IT security incidents. She also builds and teaches Cyber Defense Capabilities to improve resilience of organisations, and improve resilience by improving awareness and technical detection and response capabilities. Lisa’s side quest is to support geo-political discussions and policy decision-making by giving technical input.


Mathias Lauridsen
Nordic Cyber Broker, Aon

Mathias has four years of experience dedicated to Cyber insurance in a Nordic perspective, working with both SME and large multinational clients across the region. Mathias focuses on advising clients on Cyber and Tech PI insurance, as well as structuring and placing insurance programs that reflect their specific risk profiles and requirements.
In 2022 Mathias joined Aon’s Nordic Cyber Solutions as a Cyber Specialist, working with clients across Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland. In this role he supports both smaller and mid-sized companies as well as global organisationswith operations globally and in the Nordics, providing guidance on coverage, market developments and optimal program design.
Before joining Aon, Mathias completed a Cand.merc.(jur.) degree in business economics and business law, writing his master’s thesis on Cyber insurance. This academic background, combined with practical experience from advising clients on Cyber and Tech PI solutions, enables Mathias to bridge legal, financial and technical perspectives when supporting Aon’s clients.


Martin Kofoed Høding
VP Cybersecurity, Chief Information Security Officer, Scandinavian Airlines

With a technical background and experience as a former police superintendent, he spent 10 years in law enforcement, including in the early days of the Danish National Cybercrime Centre (NC3), where he led Digital Forensics and High-Tech Crime investigations units. From 2015, he led operational cybersecurity, crisis management, and incident response efforts at JN Data, and later served as Partner at Improsec/itm8, focusing on offensive security testing and regulatory compliance. In early 2026, he transitioned to the aviation industry, where he today leads a team of cybersecurity specialists safeguarding more than 30 million annual passengers, over 800 daily departures, and more than 10,000 colleagues.


Michael Bisbjerg
Principal Technical Consultant, Chronos Services, CSIS Security Group

Michael is a software developer and cybersecurity specialist with 12 years of experience at CSIS, where he combines deep technical expertise with hands-on operational insight. His background spans security consulting, incident response, penetration testing, and application vulnerability exploitation, giving him a broad and practical understanding of modern threat landscapes.

Working close to real-world incidents, Michael has developed a strong ability to analyse, prioritise, and respond to complex security challenges. He leverages this experience to not only support investigations and remediation efforts, but also to continuously improve the way such work is performed.

A key part of his contribution lies in building internal tools and systems that enhance CSIS’ incident response capabilities. By translating frontline experience into software, he helps streamline workflows, reduce response times, and enable more consistent, high-quality handling of security cases. His approach focuses on pragmatic solutions that deliver immediate value while supporting long-term operational maturity.


Michael Sjøberg
Hostage Survival & Crisis Management Expert, CEO, Delta Crisis Management

Michael Sjøberg is the Founder and Head of Crisis Management at Delta Crisis Management. He has worked with crisis management and negotiations since 2001 and is a retired Army Captain. He holds a Master’s degree in International Relations, specialising in complex risk management, crisis negotiations, and high-profile political hostage situations, and is a trained hostage negotiator with Scotland Yard. Michael is regularly featured in Scandinavian media as an expert on crisis situations and ransomware negotiations, and he advises clients across both the private, financial, energy and public sectors. He is also co-author of “Usynlig fjende” (2026), a book exploring the realities of cybercrime and major cyberattacks in recent years.


Mikkel Friis Rossa
Partner, Bech-Bruun

As a distinguished expert in data protection, digitization, and cybersecurity, Mikkel Friis Rossa has positioned himself as one of the leading lawyers in Denmark within “Digital compliance”, including cybersecurity (NIS2 and DORA), GDPR and emerging tech. Mikkel heads Bech-Bruun’s +40 lawyer IP & Technology department, which is recognised as leading within the field in Denmark.

Mikkel excels in designing, coordinating, and implementing complex data protection compliance programs for large international groups as well as advising on implementing NIS2 and DORA. He is also highly skilled in advising on the legal aspects of digital transformation and data-driven growth. Mikkel is a trusted advisor to several leading Danish enterprises, providing strategic, tactical, and operational guidance on cybersecurity (NIS2 and DORA), GDPR, emerging tech and ERM.


Peter Stanier
Cybercrime Intelligence Officer, Interpol

Peter Stanier is a cybercrime specialist at INTERPOL’s Cyber Fusion Centre and former 24/7 Budapest Point of Contact for the United Kingdom National Crime Agency. With over a decade of experience, he has led and coordinated major international cybercrime operations, helping reduce the global impact of cybercrime. Peter oversees cyber threat assessments and emergency responses to international attacks, working closely with law enforcement and private partners to disrupt organized cybercrime groups and shape the understanding of the cybercrime threat landscape.

Roberto Martinez
Senior Analyst, Mandiant (Google Cloud)

Roberto Martinez is a Senior Analyst with Mandiant (Google Cloud), based in the Netherlands. With over a decade of experience in cybersecurity, Roberto specializes in threat intelligence and infrastructure hunting, with a specific focus on dismantling industrial-scale phishing operations. He is the author of several high-impact research reports, including the widely cited investigation into the “0ktapus” campaign targeting Okta identity credentials. Roberto has shared his findings at international technical forums including PIVOTcon and The ONE Conference. He currently focuses on tracking sophisticated threat actors to protect Google’s global user base and clients.

Thomas Zakarias
VP, CISO, Head of Information Security & Compliance, DSV

Thomas Zakarias is Vice President, CISO and Head of Information Security & Compliance at DSV, a global leader in transport and logistics. At DSV, Thomas is responsible for Security Governance, IT Risk & Compliance, IT Crisis Management and Cyber Security strategy — giving him end-to-end ownership of how a global organisation prepares for, and responds to, cyber threats. Prior to DSV, he spent 14 years at Novo Nordisk in roles spanning IT business partnering and project management. With over two decades of experience across some of Denmark’s most recognised organisations, Thomas brings a blend of business and security leadership.


Panelists

Erik Sørup Andersen – Panelists
CEO, Danish Cyber Defence A/S

Erik has +25 years of experience within cyber security and cyber risk, from developing network-security products to large scale transformation programs and strategic cyber risk management. Erik chaired the Danish Central government cybersecurity forum for 5 years and has created and facilitated networks for cybersecurity professionals in 40 Danish local governments. Erik is a co-founder and former CEO of ACI Risk Measure.

Georgios Liassas
Head of Nexi Group Cyber Defence Centre, Nexi Group

Georgios Liassas leads the NEXI Cybersecurity Defense Center, currently serving as the Chair of the CIISI-EU, the cyber intelligence community of the European Financial Market Infrastructures, under the auspices of the ECRB and ECB. Georgios carries 15 years of experience within Cyber Security from the Financial Services and IT Services sectors

Ian Sullivan
Cyber Threat Manager, Central Bank of Ireland

Ian Sullivan is a Cyber Threat Manager for the Central Bank of Ireland, he is part of the secretariat for CIISI-IE, the cyber intelligence community for Irelands banks. He is also a manager in the TLPT/TIBER test team. Ian leads initiatives supporting cyber threat intelligence, information sharing and cyber resilience across the Ireland financial sector. He has a long history in the cyber landscape from cybersecurity and advanced digital forensic work, following a 14 year career in Irelands police force with 7 of those years being in the National Cyber Crime Bureau.

Louise Guldager
Associate Partner, bro

Louise Guldager is an associate partner at bro, where she advises leaders and businesses on crisis communication and positioning. She works with incidents where the technical and legal aspects are being handled, but where the outcome is decided by what is said, to whom and when. She is part of the Northern Cyber Alliance.

Morten Duus
Senior Vice President / Group CISO, Vestas Wind Systems

Morten Duus is the Group CISO at Vestas Wind Systems. He has worked in the tech industry for the past +20 years in various roles – predominately centered around leadership. Before stepping into the field of security, he led both ERP and infrastructure teams, and through those roles gained hands-on experience with cyber and information security.

Isha Pinto
Head of Products and Services, ACI Risk Measure

Isha leads the products and services team at ACI Risk Measure. Her mission is to make cyber risk quantification accessible to all businesses, not just those with big budgets or academic backgrounds. She believes good risk decisions shouldn’t be a privilege, and that this kind of access is what builds a more digitally resilient society, something we all have a stake in.

Before joining ACI Risk Measure, Isha led the global crisis management practice at WithSecure (now Reversec). Her experience in crisis management, physical security, and strategy shapes how she sees risk. Not as an abstract idea, but as something that plays out in real time, under pressure, and with real consequences for real people.


Moderator

Daniel Shepherd
CEO, CSIS

Daniel joined CSIS in order to drive the creation of two spin-off companies: one focused on Incident Response and Threat Hunting, the other focused on eCommerce Fraud. 
Daniel has been working in the cybersecurity industry for over 5 years now.  He initially started with S21sec, the leading security service provider in Spain and Portugal.  Based in Mexico City, he led the company’s LATAM operations.  Then, having moved back to be based in London, he was appointed Chief Marketing Officer and Vice President of International Business.  
Before S21sec, Daniel worked for over 12 years for various US and European management consultancy firms, advising companies across various industries and globally on strategy, growth and operational improvement. 

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